Question

Around 1900, european nations built up their military forces, formed alliances, and expanded their colonial holdings in their efforts to

Answer 1

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Around 1900, european nations built up their military forces, formed alliances, and expanded their colonial holdings in their efforts to 
(i) Attain balance of power. 

(ii) Impose Conscription System.

(iii) End Militarism.

Military power was very important among the Europeans, they strengthened their armies in order to show their power. They also wanted to create the spirit of nationalism among their citizens, hence they wanted to impose the system of conscription where it was a compulsion to be a part of the military one way or the other. They wanted to decrease any chances of rebellious elements in the country. 

Answer 2

Around 1900, european nations built up their military forces, formed alliances, and expanded their colonial holdings in their efforts to maintain a balance of power .

Many European Nations like Germany,, Finland, Turkey etc have a conscription system too.